Weather: No possibility of heavy rain for next three days

KATHMANDU: Monsoon winds are currently affecting Nepal, according to meteorologists. Light to moderate rain is falling in a few places in State 1, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki due to the effect of monsoon winds.

Today, the country will experience partial to normal change. Some areas of the country may experience light to moderate rain. Light to moderate rains are expected in Gandaki, some parts of the far western states, and a few other places.

Today’s weather in Kathmandu is expected to be cloudy. “Some parts of Kathmandu are still drenched.” ‘It will continue to rain for some time in the afternoon and for some time,’ said meteorologist Raju Pradhananga. ‘In Kathmandu, normal to moderate rain is expected today.’ Despite normal to moderate rain across the country, Pradhananga said there is no chance of heavy rain for the next three days. “There is no weather forecast for heavy rains over the next three days,” he said.

There is a possibility of light to moderate rain in some parts of the hilly areas of the country and light rain in a few places in the rest of the country on Thursday.

There is a chance of light to moderate rain in some areas of Far Western State, Bagmati and Gandaki, and a few other states, as well as heavy rain in one or two places in Lumbini and Far Western State.

In hilly areas, there is a risk of landslides and gegran drift. The department has urged people to take precautions because the water level in rivers, streams, and creeks may rise, affecting the transportation sector.